Cable Oblique Woodchopper Low-to-High

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a standing oblique swing is unique. Here is how: you swing the pulley from a low point to a high point | with a twisting motion. This movement engages your obliques | as well as your deltoids. You also use a cable machine for this exercise. The cable machine maximizes the amount of continual resistance applied to your obliques. Maximizing resistance increases their overall endurance and definition. You work one side for a full set, | then switch to your other side.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Locate a cable machine.

2) Set one pulley to the lowest setting of a cable machine.

3) Obtain a single stirrup handle attachment.

4) Clip the single stirrup handle attachment onto the pulley hook.

5) Stand sideways to the machine.

6) ...with your feet shoulder-width apart.

7) Reach down to grasp the handle attachment with both hands.

8) Stand upright and straighten your arms.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Pull the handle attachment up and across your torso as far and high as you can reach.

3) You will twist your body and one foot as you pull.

4) Hold this position for a count of one second.

5) This is the ending position.

6) Then, gradually allow the cable to retract with both arms straight.

7) Repeat reps for a full set, pulling the cable to that side of your body.

8) Then, repeat reps for a full set, pulling the cable to the other side of your body.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Be sure to use your legs and core equally during the lift part of the movement.

Keep your arms stiff and straight.

Be sure to use your core to move your body instead of moving the weight with your arms. Keeping the resistance to your core will ensure that this exercise offers the most beneficial effects.

Gear Advice

For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.

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